The Sustainable & Green Home

Sustainable construction is nothing mysterious. Its most important aspects are some of the same things that define a quality builder.

The Technologically Connected Home

New technologies put the smart home within reach of any homebuyer. Connected home technology in the early 2000s was a costly proposition. In most cases, high-priced “structured wiring” linked a central server to the devices it managed and also to proprietary, hardwired keypads and control screens.

The Homeowners Role as Project Leader During Construction

Homebuilding has changed significantly over the last hundred years, with the greatest changes occurring since the 1950s when the housing industry boomed following World War II. In many respects, construction has evolved from a trade or craft to a systematized process.

Nashville Symphony Show House: Luxurious Baths

The Nashville Symphony Show House is classic, clean, and steeped in luxury. No area of the home quite personifies that like the master and guest suite baths. His and Hers Guest Suites comprise the second floor of the home, each with adjoining baths. Details like the Traditions in Tile designed mosaic floors of Arabescato

Meet The Nashville Symphony Show House Designers

The Nashville Symphony Show House has been called a “paradigm of original architecture, quality craftsmanship and innovative design” and “a visual masterpiece” by the region’s top bloggers and style reporters. Such accolades are the result of months of hard work and vision by the Show House’s distinguished team of design and building professionals. Alan Looney, President, Castle Homes Castle Homes Founder/President Alan

Nashville Symphony Show House: Exterior and Architectural Elements

Architecturally reminiscent of homes built in the late 1800s, the Nashville Symphony Show House evokes a nostalgic, yet timeless feeling. The home has a parapet clad entrance and deep reveal lap siding, making it a perfect example of Southern Contemporary Folk design. Though traditional in appearance, the home is constructed using the most up-to-date and

Outdoor Living at the Nashville Symphony Show House

Tennessee is known for its pleasant climate with mild to cool Winters with a comfortable Spring and Fall. Even Summer sees its mild days, making outdoor living an integral part of life in Nashville. The Nashville Symphony Show House seamlessly bridges the gap between outdoor and indoor when you step through the Pella French

Join The Live Pin Event June 15 at 7p CST

We’re kicking off the Nashville Symphony Show House festivities with a Bloggers Garden Party featuring special guests Southern Living Contributing Garden Editor, Carmen Johnston, PBS Volunteer Gardener Troy Marden, & Miss Daisy King of Miss Daisy Kings Kitchen. Southern regional design & food Bloggers will reveal their favorite architectural and interior design elements during a

New Home Construction: Building Peace and Quiet

When considering building a new home, the focus typically revolves around floor plan, home energy performance or updated finishes. While these considerations are important, they omit a key element to quality of life: peace and quiet. This may mean blocking out unwanted environmental noise like traffic or indoor noise pollution like the dishwasher, Monday Night

Nashville Symphony Show House Build Enters Final Weeks

With only two weeks to go, the Nashville Symphony Show House build is right on track for the area’s top designers to begin staging the home June 1st. The painting, electrical trim out, and plumbing are largely completed, and the unique architectural design details of the Show House are coming into focus. The kitchen backsplash tile

Maximize Your New Home’s Value

The great thing about a new house is that everything is, well, new. Nothing is scratched, stained, or worn out. It’s wonderful: Everything works! That’s one of the main attractions of buying a new home. But, as any homeowner knows, the rigors of day-to-day living can cause that blissful new-home feeling to fade. It’s an

What is Customer Satisfaction When Building a New Home?

Research shows that good processes are key to a great building experience. The best builders know which experiences homeowners find most frustrating, and they work tirelessly to avoid them. Industry studies show that homeowners’ biggest complaints are about their builder’s processes, especially around scheduling, budget, work habits and customer service. Smart builders use data from

New Home Construction: Exterior Finishing Touches

We’ve compared a home’s framing to its skeleton, wiring to its nerves and insulation to its muscle. Now it’s time to talk about exterior finishes — a home’s “skin”, with a little make-up applied, as well. We’re very fortunate to be designing and building homes in a time that offers a vast array of exterior

Progress At The Nashville Symphony Show House

Progress continues at the Nashville Symphony Show House! The build is right on schedule for staging to begin June 1st and tours to begin June 12 – 28. Last week saw many exterior projects completed. The porches are all done now, and you can see the craftsmanship that went into laying the brick below. Castle Homes’ brick

What Quality Home Construction Looks Like

Builders are always talking about “quality,” but few can explain what they mean to their new home clients. This should not be a mystery; construction quality is easy to see when you know what to look for. As a professional builder, we not only take pride in creating high-quality homes, but also in making sure

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